Republicans offer conservative values for 53rd Assembly District

6:18 PM,
Aug. 8, 2012

Written by

Jessica Opoien
of The Northwestern

The Republicans vying for Rep. Dick Spanbauer's seat representing Wisconsin's 53rd Assembly District serve as a snapshot of the current climate within the party, each with his own set of conservative ideals.

State Treasurer Kurt Schuller, who describes himself as "the most conservative" candidate, offers an intense passion for shrinking government that led him introduce a constitutional amendment to eliminate his own position. Political newcomer Michael Schraa, owner of Leon's Frozen Custard, presents himself as the answer to the "old guard" of Republicans, like Spanbauer, who he ...